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Dalke Name Meaning

East German: variant of Dahlke .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Darke, Dale, Falke, Dake, Balke, Bale, Ratke, Walle, Cale, Balle

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Where is the Dalke family from?

You can see how Dalke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dalke family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Dalke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 17 Dalke families living in Kansas. This was about 20% of all the recorded Dalke's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Dalke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dalke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dalke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dalke. 40% of Dalke men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Dalke women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dalke were Farming and Laborer. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Carpenter
    10%
  • Farming
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    20%
  • Housewife
    16%
  • Teacher
    12%
  • Laborer
    8%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Dalke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dalke census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 839 immigration records available for the last name Dalke. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 613 military records available for the last name Dalke. For the veterans among your Dalke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dalke lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Dalke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Dalke in 1962 was 70, and 82 in 2004.

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